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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.25 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.25 and 94.25 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.25 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.25 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.25 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 17,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929.64/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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